1. 1 TRB Committee AHB50 TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES COMMITTEE TRB ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA Monday, January 12, 2009 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM Marriott Washington B1

2. 2 Agenda – AHB50 Call to Order Call to Order Welcome and committee introductions Welcome and committee introductions Recognition of emeritus committee members Recognition of emeritus committee members Ken Kobetsky Ken Kobetsky Jon Upchurch Jon Upchurch

3. 3 Agenda – AHB50 Approval of the 2008 TRB meeting minutes Approval of the 2008 TRB meeting minutes Status Report from TRB Staff Status Report from TRB Staff Rich Cunard Rich Cunard Report from TRB Section Representative Report from TRB Section Representative Pete Briglia Pete Briglia

4. 4 Agenda – AHB50 Results of the 2008-09 Paper Review Process Results of the 2008-09 Paper Review Process All TRB Papers Year 2006200720082009 Total Received2862307028473384 Total Presented1688 (59%)1849 (60%)1759 (62%)1882 (55.6%) Papers in Presentation 888 (53%)935 (51%)867 (49%)900 (47.8%) Papers in Posters 728 (43%)752 (41%)861 (49%)952 (50.6%)

5. 5 Agenda – AHB50 AHB50 Papers Year 200720082009 Total Received283432 Total Presented1726 Papers in Presentation 88 (2 sessions) Papers in Posters918 Total Reviews125 (4.8/paper)149 of 172 (4.4/paper)126 of 153 (3.9/paper) Total published6 (23%)20 resubmitted – 8/9 (~25%) 24 resubmitted – 8 published (25%)

6. 6 Agenda – AHB50 Other Papers Information Other Papers Information Paper award submission Paper award submission Improve review process Improve review process Reviewer membership list Reviewer membership list

7. 7 Agenda – AHB50 Paper award submission Paper award submission Sample 1 Sample 1 Readability (15 percent) Readability (15 percent) Logic (30 percent) Logic (30 percent) Relevance (20 percent) Relevance (20 percent) Applicability (15 percent) Applicability (15 percent) Contribution (20 percent) Contribution (20 percent) Sample 2 Sample 2 Readability (25%) Readability (25%) Breadth of Applicability (35%) Breadth of Applicability (35%) Impact (40%) Impact (40%) Sample 3 Sample 3 Innovation and Insight (40 percent) Innovation and Insight (40 percent) Contribution to the Transportation Topic (20 percent) Contribution to the Transportation Topic (20 percent) Excellence in Written and Visual Communication (20 percent) Excellence in Written and Visual Communication (20 percent) Breadth of Applicability (20 percent) Breadth of Applicability (20 percent)

8. 8 Agenda – AHB50 Summary of Ph.D. Student Session Summary of Ph.D. Student Session Mike Knodler Mike Knodler

9. 9 Workshop 130 Doctoral Student Research in Transportation Operations and Traffic Control Sunday, January 11, 2009, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM, Marriott Michael A. Knodler, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, presiding Workshop 130 Doctoral Student Research in Transportation Operations and Traffic Control Sunday, January 11, 2009, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM, Marriott Michael A. Knodler, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, presiding

10. 10 Intersection Signal Systems with Intelligent Pedestrian Control: The Extended NEMA Scheme and Fuzzy Logic Controller (P09-1845) George (Xiaozhao) Lu, University of Wisconsin, Madison Intersection Signal Systems with Intelligent Pedestrian Control: The Extended NEMA Scheme and Fuzzy Logic Controller (P09-1845) George (Xiaozhao) Lu, University of Wisconsin, Madison Differences in Left Turn Gap Acceptance by Elderly Drivers (P09-1846) Hongmei Zhou, University of Connecticut Differences in Left Turn Gap Acceptance by Elderly Drivers (P09-1846) Hongmei Zhou, University of Connecticut Development of Arrival/Departure Based Uniform Delay Model for Left-Turn Traffic at Signalized Intersections (P09-1847) Ming-Heng Wang, University of Kansas Development of Arrival/Departure Based Uniform Delay Model for Left-Turn Traffic at Signalized Intersections (P09-1847) Ming-Heng Wang, University of Kansas The Effects of Initialization Time and Repetitions on the Accuracy of Simulation Results (P09- 1848) Saravanan Gurupackiam, University of Alabama The Effects of Initialization Time and Repetitions on the Accuracy of Simulation Results (P09- 1848) Saravanan Gurupackiam, University of Alabama Application of Finite Mixture Models for Vehicle Crash Data Analysis (P09-1849) Byung-Jung Park, Texas A&M University Application of Finite Mixture Models for Vehicle Crash Data Analysis (P09-1849) Byung-Jung Park, Texas A&M University Stochastic Modeling of Vehicular Traffic Flow: Theory and Application (P09-1850) Haizhong Wang, University of Massachusetts, Amherst Stochastic Modeling of Vehicular Traffic Flow: Theory and Application (P09-1850) Haizhong Wang, University of Massachusetts, Amherst Breakdown Probability Model at Freeway-Ramp Merges Based on Driver Behavior (P09-1851) Alexandra Kondyli, University of Florida Breakdown Probability Model at Freeway-Ramp Merges Based on Driver Behavior (P09-1851) Alexandra Kondyli, University of Florida A Stochastic Dilemma Hazard Framework to Improve Safety at Signalized Intersections (P09- 1852) Pengfei Li, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University A Stochastic Dilemma Hazard Framework to Improve Safety at Signalized Intersections (P09- 1852) Pengfei Li, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Cell Transmission Model Based Traffic Signal Timing in Oversaturated Conditions (P09-1853) Ping Lily Wang, The University of Alabama Cell Transmission Model Based Traffic Signal Timing in Oversaturated Conditions (P09-1853) Ping Lily Wang, The University of Alabama An Empirical Evaluation of Dilemma Zone Incursions along High-Speed Arterial Roadways (P09-1854) David Hurwitz, University of Massachusetts, Amherst An Empirical Evaluation of Dilemma Zone Incursions along High-Speed Arterial Roadways (P09-1854) David Hurwitz, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

11. 11 Agenda – AHB50 Sessions this year at TRB Sessions this year at TRB

12. 12 Session 298 Traffic Control at Roadway Transitions Monday, January 12, 2009, 1:30 PM - 3:15 PM, Marriott David A. Noyce, University of Wisconsin, Madison, presiding Session 298 Traffic Control at Roadway Transitions Monday, January 12, 2009, 1:30 PM - 3:15 PM, Marriott David A. Noyce, University of Wisconsin, Madison, presiding Sponsored by: Traffic Control Devices Committee (AHB50) Sponsored by: Traffic Control Devices Committee (AHB50) Effects of Roadway Delineator Spacing, Size, and Height on Drivers’ Perception and Behavior (09-3050) Nicholas Skinner, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute John D. Bullough, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Effects of Roadway Delineator Spacing, Size, and Height on Drivers’ Perception and Behavior (09-3050) Nicholas Skinner, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute John D. Bullough, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute09-3050 Assessment of Traffic Control Device Selection Guidelines for Horizontal Curves (09-1984) Michael Paul Pratt, Texas Transportation Institute James A. Bonneson, Texas Transportation Institute Assessment of Traffic Control Device Selection Guidelines for Horizontal Curves (09-1984) Michael Paul Pratt, Texas Transportation Institute James A. Bonneson, Texas Transportation Institute09-1984 Evaluation of Chevron Markings on Freeway-to-Freeway Connector Ramps in Texas (09-1941) Anthony Voigt, Texas Transportation Institute Shamanth Kuchangi, Texas Transportation Institute Evaluation of Chevron Markings on Freeway-to-Freeway Connector Ramps in Texas (09-1941) Anthony Voigt, Texas Transportation Institute Shamanth Kuchangi, Texas Transportation Institute09-1941 Evaluation of Alternative Procedures for Setting Curve Advisory Speed (09-1159) James A. Bonneson, Texas Transportation Institute Michael Paul Pratt, Texas Transportation Institute Jeffrey David Miles, Texas Transportation Institute Evaluation of Alternative Procedures for Setting Curve Advisory Speed (09-1159) James A. Bonneson, Texas Transportation Institute Michael Paul Pratt, Texas Transportation Institute Jeffrey David Miles, Texas Transportation Institute09-1159

13. 13 Session 340 Advance Work Zone and Traffic Signal Control Monday, January 12, 2009, 3:45 PM - 5:30 PM, Marriott H. Gene Hawkins, Texas A&M University, presiding Session 340 Advance Work Zone and Traffic Signal Control Monday, January 12, 2009, 3:45 PM - 5:30 PM, Marriott H. Gene Hawkins, Texas A&M University, presiding Sponsored by: Traffic Control Devices Committee (AHB50) Sponsored by: Traffic Control Devices Committee (AHB50) Reducing Work Zone Crashes by Using Emergency Flasher Traffic Control Device (09-2154) Yingfeng Li, Texas Transportation Institute Yong Bai, University of Kansas Reducing Work Zone Crashes by Using Emergency Flasher Traffic Control Device (09-2154) Yingfeng Li, Texas Transportation Institute Yong Bai, University of Kansas09-2154 Path Guidance Information in Advance of Work Zones at Urban Freeway Interchanges (09-1985) Melisa Dayle Finley, Texas Transportation Institute Gerald L. Ullman, Texas Transportation Institute Alicia A. Nelson, Texas Transportation Institute Path Guidance Information in Advance of Work Zones at Urban Freeway Interchanges (09-1985) Melisa Dayle Finley, Texas Transportation Institute Gerald L. Ullman, Texas Transportation Institute Alicia A. Nelson, Texas Transportation Institute09-1985 Evaluating Effectiveness of Dynamic Speed Display Signs in Transition Zones of Two-Lane Rural Highways in Pennsylvania (09- 0171) Ivette Cruzado, Pennsylvania State University Eric T. Donnell, Pennsylvania State University Evaluating Effectiveness of Dynamic Speed Display Signs in Transition Zones of Two-Lane Rural Highways in Pennsylvania (09- 0171) Ivette Cruzado, Pennsylvania State University Eric T. Donnell, Pennsylvania State University09- 017109- 0171 Advance Warning Signals: Long-Term Monitoring Results (09-1658) Grant G. Schultz, Brigham Young University Eric S. Talbot, Brigham Young University Advance Warning Signals: Long-Term Monitoring Results (09-1658) Grant G. Schultz, Brigham Young University Eric S. Talbot, Brigham Young University09-1658

14. 14 Agenda – AHB50 Poster Session 542 Traffic Control Devices Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM, Marriott Poster Session 542 Traffic Control Devices Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM, Marriott Papers from Japan, Korea, Sadia Arabia, Italy, and US Papers from Japan, Korea, Sadia Arabia, Italy, and US

15. 15 Agenda – AHB50 Committee Membership News Committee Membership News International members International members Several to be added this year Several to be added this year

16. 16 Agenda – AHB50 The duties of committee members are to: The duties of committee members are to: Assist in the review, summarization, and evaluation of available research findings on specific problems; Assist in the review, summarization, and evaluation of available research findings on specific problems; Assist in the preparation of committee reports; Assist in the preparation of committee reports; Prepare problem statements of needed research; Prepare problem statements of needed research; Make recommendations to the committee Chair concerning needed research within the committee’s scope and in other areas; Make recommendations to the committee Chair concerning needed research within the committee’s scope and in other areas; Advise the committee Chair and TRB staff of appropriate research that comes to their attention; Advise the committee Chair and TRB staff of appropriate research that comes to their attention; Assist in the preparation of reports and/or bibliographies on current practices; Assist in the preparation of reports and/or bibliographies on current practices; Review papers and other documents referred to them; Review papers and other documents referred to them; Offer their own papers for presentation and publication by TRB and encourage others to do likewise; Offer their own papers for presentation and publication by TRB and encourage others to do likewise; Assist in planning and developing committee ‑ sponsored sessions at the annual meeting, conferences and workshops; Assist in planning and developing committee ‑ sponsored sessions at the annual meeting, conferences and workshops; Participate in committee meetings through in-person attendance or by teleconference when unable to travel to the meeting; Participate in committee meetings through in-person attendance or by teleconference when unable to travel to the meeting; Answer committee correspondence and keep committee officers and TRB staff advised of their current contact information; Answer committee correspondence and keep committee officers and TRB staff advised of their current contact information; Serve on task forces of the Group or Section at the request of the Group or Section Executive Board; and Serve on task forces of the Group or Section at the request of the Group or Section Executive Board; and Perform other functions as requested by the committee Chair. Perform other functions as requested by the committee Chair.

17. 17 Agenda – AHB50 Committee web site and listserve Committee web site and listserve http://www.topslab.wisc.edu/resources/ TRB/TCD/index.html http://www.topslab.wisc.edu/resources/ TRB/TCD/index.html http://www.topslab.wisc.edu/resources/ TRB/TCD/index.html http://www.topslab.wisc.edu/resources/ TRB/TCD/index.html tcdmembers@engr.wisc.edu tcdmembers@engr.wisc.edu tcdmembers@engr.wisc.edu

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19. 19 Agenda – AHB50 TRB Committee Member Survey TRB Committee Member Survey

20. 20 TRB Survey Reasons cited most often for originally deciding to volunteer to participate on a TRB standing committee included keeping informed, networking with peers, supporting the goals of the committee, and contributing to the profession. Reasons cited most often for originally deciding to volunteer to participate on a TRB standing committee included keeping informed, networking with peers, supporting the goals of the committee, and contributing to the profession. Professional contacts and networking, relationships with colleagues, and learning from others were the benefits valued most from participation in TRB standing committees. Professional contacts and networking, relationships with colleagues, and learning from others were the benefits valued most from participation in TRB standing committees. Almost all respondents listed contributions that they feel they are making to transportation and/or to society through their service as a TRB volunteer, including advancing a field or discipline, solving problems, advancing best practices, and guiding quality research and publications. Almost all respondents listed contributions that they feel they are making to transportation and/or to society through their service as a TRB volunteer, including advancing a field or discipline, solving problems, advancing best practices, and guiding quality research and publications. Suggestions for what TRB could do to further enhance experiences as a TRB volunteer included providing more communications and facilitating information sharing, increasing transparency in committee operations, and addressing the barriers to attending meetings. Suggestions for what TRB could do to further enhance experiences as a TRB volunteer included providing more communications and facilitating information sharing, increasing transparency in committee operations, and addressing the barriers to attending meetings. Enhancing the outreach information and tools targeted to young professionals, their employers, and TRB university representatives was recommended to attract and involve new and young volunteers to TRB standing committees. Enhancing the outreach information and tools targeted to young professionals, their employers, and TRB university representatives was recommended to attract and involve new and young volunteers to TRB standing committees.

21. 21 TRB Survey The Technical Activities Council is using these responses to identify the highest priority action items to accomplish the following strategies: The Technical Activities Council is using these responses to identify the highest priority action items to accomplish the following strategies: Identify and address emerging critical and cross-cutting issues. Identify and address emerging critical and cross-cutting issues. Increase the involvement of key constituencies and groups. Increase the involvement of key constituencies and groups. Identify research needs, monitor ongoing research, and ensure the effective sharing of research results. Identify research needs, monitor ongoing research, and ensure the effective sharing of research results. Optimize the effectiveness and value of the TRB annual meeting and conferences. Optimize the effectiveness and value of the TRB annual meeting and conferences. Ensure the quality, stature, accessibility and usefulness of TRB publications and products. Ensure the quality, stature, accessibility and usefulness of TRB publications and products. Take maximum advantage of new technologies, communications, and information innovations. Take maximum advantage of new technologies, communications, and information innovations. Ensure the effectiveness of standing committees and recognize research leadership. Ensure the effectiveness of standing committees and recognize research leadership.

22. 22 Agenda – AHB50 MUTCD – NPA Discussion MUTCD – NPA Discussion Hari Kalla Hari Kalla

23. 23 Agenda – AHB50 Future Committee Activities Future Committee Activities

24. 24 Agenda – AHB50 Old Business Old Business Research Needs Statements Research Needs Statements http://rns.trb.org http://rns.trb.org http://rns.trb.org Kim Eccles Kim Eccles Must be updated every 3 years Must be updated every 3 years

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28. 28 Problem Statements Title - The title should be specific and concise, preferably not exceeding l0 words. Title - The title should be specific and concise, preferably not exceeding l0 words. Problem - A statement of the problem and the need, in one or more paragraphs. Problem - A statement of the problem and the need, in one or more paragraphs. Objective - A clear, concise, specific statement of what the research is expected to achieve and the benefits that may accrue. Objective - A clear, concise, specific statement of what the research is expected to achieve and the benefits that may accrue. Key Words- For classification purposes, suggest key words not apparent in the title. Key Words- For classification purposes, suggest key words not apparent in the title. Related Work - Provide a context for the proposed research by briefly describing related work currently under way or recently completed. Related Work - Provide a context for the proposed research by briefly describing related work currently under way or recently completed. Urgency/Priority - A statement concerning the urgency or relevance of the suggested work to transportation needs in general and/or an indication of the priority given this research need relative to other Research Project Statements generated by the committee. Urgency/Priority - A statement concerning the urgency or relevance of the suggested work to transportation needs in general and/or an indication of the priority given this research need relative to other Research Project Statements generated by the committee. Cost - Give best (ballpark) estimate of the cost of conducting the research proposed. Cost - Give best (ballpark) estimate of the cost of conducting the research proposed. User Community - A description of the audience that should receive this research problem statement (e.g., AASHTO, APTA, FHWA, NHTSA). User Community - A description of the audience that should receive this research problem statement (e.g., AASHTO, APTA, FHWA, NHTSA). Implementation - A statement describing possible ways in which the findings of the proposed research might be implemented. Implementation - A statement describing possible ways in which the findings of the proposed research might be implemented. Effectiveness - Give a best estimate of the societal impacts of this research. If possible, describe the relevant measures of effectiveness. Effectiveness - Give a best estimate of the societal impacts of this research. If possible, describe the relevant measures of effectiveness.

29. 29 Agenda – AHB50 New Business – Discussion Items New Business – Discussion Items 2010 Annual Meeting Sessions/Workshops ideas 2010 Annual Meeting Sessions/Workshops ideas Specific paper topic call ideas Specific paper topic call ideas Web conference ideas Web conference ideas NCHRP Synthesis Topics/Problem Statements NCHRP Synthesis Topics/Problem Statements Jim Kalchbrenner, Bryan Katz, Scott Nodes, Beezy Bentzen, Ken Kobetsky, and Gene Hawkins Jim Kalchbrenner, Bryan Katz, Scott Nodes, Beezy Bentzen, Ken Kobetsky, and Gene Hawkins

30. 30 Agenda – AHB50 TRNews paper reviewers TRNews paper reviewers No requests thus far. No requests thus far.

31. 31 Agenda – AHB50 TRB webinars TRB webinars Topic Ideas Topic Ideas Who will develop? Who will develop?

32. 32 Agenda – AHB50 Subcommittee on emeritus members Subcommittee on emeritus members Demonstrate long-term service to TRB’s Technical Activities Division, having served on one or more of the Division’s standing committees for at least 18 years (with at least 12 years of active participation on the committee submitting the nomination), dedicated a career to TRB standing committee service and activities in the transportation field, and been an effective ambassador of TRB. Demonstrate long-term service to TRB’s Technical Activities Division, having served on one or more of the Division’s standing committees for at least 18 years (with at least 12 years of active participation on the committee submitting the nomination), dedicated a career to TRB standing committee service and activities in the transportation field, and been an effective ambassador of TRB. Served in one or more leadership positions of the TRB standing committee submitting the nomination, and provided leadership in implementing new activities, developing procedural changes affecting Technical Activities Division committees, guiding the organization and development of specialty conferences, and/or producing significant Technical Activities Division publications such as state-of-the-art reports and circulars. Served in one or more leadership positions of the TRB standing committee submitting the nomination, and provided leadership in implementing new activities, developing procedural changes affecting Technical Activities Division committees, guiding the organization and development of specialty conferences, and/or producing significant Technical Activities Division publications such as state-of-the-art reports and circulars. Authored papers or reports published in TRB publications and/or served on cooperative research program panels or other committees. Authored papers or reports published in TRB publications and/or served on cooperative research program panels or other committees.

33. 33 Agenda – AHB50 Conference – Conference – 2nd International Symposium on Freeway and Tollway Operations 2nd International Symposium on Freeway and Tollway Operations June 21-24, 2009 – Honolulu, Hawaii June 21-24, 2009 – Honolulu, Hawaii

34. 34 Agenda – AHB50 Midyear meeting(s) Midyear meeting(s) February – Web meeting February – Web meeting June – Hawaii June – Hawaii Fall – Web meeting Fall – Web meeting Other Business Other Business Announcements Announcements

35. 35 Agenda – AHB50 Adjourn!! Adjourn!! Look forward to working with all of you. Thanks!! Look forward to working with all of you. Thanks!!